Safety intravenous starter

a safety and intravenous technology, applied in the field of needlebearing medical devices, can solve the problems of reducing the quantity of used needles which the container can hold, affecting the safety of the patient,
US7141040B2Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-28LICHTENBERG EDWARD
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Authority / Receiving Office
US Β· United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
LICHTENBERG EDWARD
Publication Date
2006-11-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable Β· inactive patent

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Abstract

An intravenous starter device having means for safely disposing of the needle. The intravenous starter device has a first tube having a first end for insertion into a patient and an outer tube in fluid communication with the first tube and having an opening for receiving fluids to be delivered to the patient through the first tube. A receiver is connected to and in fluid communication with the outer tube, and has an opening for receiving fluids. The needle is positioned within the first tube and extends therefrom for insertion into the patient. After use of the needle, a pull member connected to the needle by a pull wire is operated to pull the needle into an inner tube positioned within the outer tube whereby the needle, safely within the inner tube, can be safely removed and disposed, leaving the first tube in the patient for the catheter.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 629,145 filed on Nov. 18, 2004. The content of the aforementioned application is fully incorporated by reference herein.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This invention relates generally to needle-bearing medical devices, and more particularly to a device for inserting a hollow needle into a patient's body, such as an intravenous starter for subsequent medication to the patient. More specifically, the invention relates to such a device having means for safely covering the needle after use to prevent accidental sticks.BACKGROUND

[0003] Handling disposable medical devices with sharp piercing needles can be extremely risky for healthcare workers, providers, and patients. For example, any accidental needle puncture of the skin can expose a person, e.g. a healthcare worker, to pathogens such as hepatitis, HIV, or other infectious diseases, while exposing the employe...

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